Audiology Extern-4th year

Position Summary

The Audiology Externship at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center provides a fourth-year audiology student opportunity to participate in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology care to the adult population. The Extern will work alongside clinical audiologists, all of whom have earned a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Responsibilities

• Reviews results and recommendations to patient regarding diagnostic tests and rehabilitative options
• Determines if the patient is a hearing aid candidate or would benefit from assistive listening devices
• Performs diagnostic assessment of hearing loss and hearing rehabilitation options
• Exercises clinical judgment in selecting and implementing most appropriate evaluation methods for diverse patient needs
• Greets patients, identifies oneself as an audiologist and explains hearing and balance testing
• Selects appropriate hearing aid device for patient based on audiologic test results
• Provides quality ear mold impressions for hearing aids, swim plugs and custom noise protection
• Provides appropriate programming of selected amplification device
• Provides care to patients with implantable hearing technologies including cochlear implants, BAHA and Esteem implants
• Performs and interprets electrophysiologic assessment including VEMP, EcochG and ABR
• Obtains telemetry measures in operating room for cochlear implant procedures
• Works collaboratively with Otolaryngology nursing staff to provide excellent patient care
• Reviews abnormal test results with referring physician
• Provides written educational material and reviews with patient/family
• Provides occasional cross coverage at all audiology sites, including Burlington, Peabody and Lexington
• Provides patient with written and verbal instructions regarding battery use, care and maintenance of the hearing aid
• Troubleshoots repairs devices if possible
• Determines if hearing aid needs to be returned to manufacturer for repair
• Addresses any issues or concerns the patient or family member may have regarding their hearing aids
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department

Qualifications

• 4th year Audiology Graduate Student
• Excellent verbal skills
• Excellent patient centric skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Pay

$20.00 per hour